What $3 million buys right now in three Santa Barbara County communities

Here’s a look at what roughly $3 million buys right now in the cities of Santa Barbara and Solvang and the community of Montecito in Santa Barbara County.

SANTA BARBARA: Perched on over nine acres of ocean-view hillside, this dramatic Spanish compound descends to a lagoon-style pool and spa with views of its own.

Address: 2671 Painted Cave Road, Santa Barbara, 93105

Listed for: $2.999 million for five bedrooms, five bathrooms in 5,400 square feet (9.27-acre lot)

Features: Wraparound balcony; three master suites; oversized kitchen; guesthouse with open floor plan

About the area: In the 93105 ZIP Code, based on 25 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $1.175 million, down 2.1% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

SOLVANG: A private road winds its way up to this French Country-style manor complete with a guest cottage, pool and tennis court.

Address: 1645 Still Meadow Road, Solvang, 93463

Listed for: $3.195 million for four bedrooms, four bathrooms in 4,757 square feet (6.97-acre lot)

Features: Circular motor court; great room under vaulted ceilings; formal dining room; stone-lined spa

About the area: In the 93463 ZIP Code, based on 18 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $813,000, up 21.7% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

MONTECITO: This elegant Tudor Revival-style home offers period details such as hand-made leaded windows, custom iron bannisters and stained-glass windows.

Address: 67 La Vuelta Road, Montecito, 93108

Listed for: $2.885 million for four bedrooms, four bathrooms in 2,937 square feet (8,276-square-foot lot)

Features: Stained wood beams; garden patio; spacious loft; detached guesthouse

About the area: In the 93108 ZIP Code, based on 18 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $2.583 million, down 24% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

SANTA BARBARA: Found in the Hope Ranch Annex, this oak-filled property centers on a 1990 home with contemporary style and a quirky floor plan.

Address: 835 Puente Drive, Santa Barbara, 93110

Listed for: $2.975 million for five bedrooms, four bathrooms in 5,134 square feet (38,332-square-foot lot)

Features: Dramatic great room with custom backsplash; two-story living room with floor-to-ceiling windows; wraparound patio; infinity-edge pool and spa

About the area: In the 93110 ZIP Code, based on 13 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $1.588 million, up 32.3% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

SOLVANG: In addition to a 1970s home, the rolling grounds of this 10-acre property hold riding arenas, fruit orchards, a pond and a pool.

Address: 2067 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, 93463

Listed for: $2.995 million for three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms in 2,500 square feet (9.97-acre lot)

Features: Gated grounds; living room with wall of stone; wood-covered kitchen; covered patio

About the area: In the 93463 ZIP Code, based on 18 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $813,000, up 21.7% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

MONTECITO: A recent remodel filled this romantic ranch with marble, travertine, limestone and hardwood.

Address: 1383 School House Road, Montecito, 93108

Listed for: $2.995 million for four bedrooms, three bathrooms in 2,568 square feet (1-acre lot)

Features: Living room under vaulted ceilings; kitchen with butcher-block island; flagstone patio; bocce ball court

About the area: In the 93108 ZIP Code, based on 18 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $2.583 million, down 24% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

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